Justin Bortnick
About Justin Bortnick
Justin Bortnick serves as the Vice President of Sales Engineering at Fortra, bringing extensive experience in sales engineering and technical support from his previous roles at Digital Guardian and Verivo. He holds a degree in Computer Engineering from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and possesses a diverse skill set in areas such as inventory management, data loss prevention, and mobile application development.
Work at Fortra
Justin Bortnick serves as the Vice President of Sales Engineering at Fortra, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees the sales engineering team, focusing on enterprise pre-sales implementations. His responsibilities include conducting product demonstrations and managing proof of concepts (POCs) to ensure customer needs are met effectively.
Previous Experience at Digital Guardian
Before joining Fortra, Justin Bortnick worked at Digital Guardian for several years in various roles. He served as the Sales Engineering Manager for the West region from 2018 to 2020 and as a Senior Sales Engineer from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, he held the position of Vice President of Sales Engineering West from 2018 to 2022, contributing to the company's sales strategy and customer engagement.
Education and Expertise
Justin Bortnick studied Computer Engineering at the University of California, Santa Cruz, from 2001 to 2004. He possesses expertise in advanced threat research, data loss prevention (DLP), and inventory management. His technical skills include a comprehensive understanding of web services such as REST and SOAP, as well as proficiency in mobile application development for iOS.
Background in Technical Support and Implementation
Justin's career includes experience in technical support and implementation roles. He worked as a Technical Support Manager at Onset Technology from 2006 to 2009 and as an Implementation Lead Consultant at Verivo from 2009 to 2011. His roles involved managing customer interactions and ensuring successful software implementations.
Skills in Graphic Design and Technology
In addition to his engineering background, Justin Bortnick has skills in graphic design, being proficient with Adobe Suite, including Photoshop and Illustrator. He is also knowledgeable in computer networking, active directory, and firewalls, which complements his technical expertise in both wireless software and hardware.